Can an 80 year old male with type 2 diabetes have liposuction to reduce waist size?

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Can an 80 year male old with type 2 diabetes have liposuction to reduce waist size?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

diabetes doesn't stop you from having liposuction and neither does age you just need to get medical clearance also small areas can be done awake safely. Come see us! Best, Dr. Emer.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear trgug133213,
as long as you are healthy, your age should not be an issue. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Erik Miles, MD, FACS · Answer

The general health of a patient must always be factored in when considering an elective procedure. The question is always whether or not the benefits outweigh the risks. This is something that the surgeon needs to determine after a detailed evaluation of the patient.  If it is determined that the patient will benefit from a liposuction procedure, sometimes modifications can be done to mitigate the risks. For example smaller areas done under local anesthesia in a staged manner might benefit the patient. Certainly the diabetes needs to be managed well.    It really comes down to evaluating each patient on a case by case basis. Best wishes.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

If your primary physician gives approval for elective surgery and your A!C is below 6.7, then you might be a candidate.  Please discuss this with your physician first.

Richard Wellington Swift, MD · Answer

Thank you for posting your interesting question.  It is possible for you to have liposuction,  but you will have to be examined by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who is experienced with liposuction and obtain pre operative medical clearance.  Obviously, your goals must be clear with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon before your liposuction surgery.  Best wishes,  Richard Wellington Swift. M.D., F.A.C.S.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Most likely you’re not a good candidate for a liposuction. I say this because as patients get older they typically have poor skin elasticity and men especially men with diabetes tend to have access visceral fat which is not treated with surgery as the primary problem.

If you want to make an assessment you’ll need to post pictures or have a few in person consultations. You’ll also definitely need to check with your primary care doctor to see if they want to give you medical clearance.

I would personally be reluctant to offer you liposuction but there may be some willing to do it for you.

Perhaps changing your diet is more in line with what you need.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

William J. Koenig, MD (retired) · Answer

Usually older men with type 2 diabetes suffer from internal fat, meaning fat around the organs below the muscle layer.  When you pinch your abdomen if there are several inches of fat between your fingers then  this would represent external fat and yes,  liposuction may help in the hands of a careful well trained surgeon.  If there is only a thin fat layer then you have internal fat and  liposuction would not help.  Make an appointment with a local board certified plastic surgeon for an opinion.

Can an 80 year old male with type 2 diabetes have liposuction to reduce waist size?

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